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Broadway Towers
1150 E StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Elowen
8555 Aero DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Atlas Alvarado
6535 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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Folia
12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Concert Residences
955 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Pacific Ridge
5945 Linda Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92110
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Pinnacle on The Park
424 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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West Park
7777 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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Vora Mission Valley
4440 Twain AveSan Diego, CA 92120
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Vive on The Park
8725 Ariva CtSan Diego, CA 92123
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2911 Adams
2911 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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Silo
7231 Colchester CtSan Diego, CA 92154
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La Terraza Apartments
10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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64 Forty
6440 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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South Park Place
2915 E StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Spire San Diego
1443 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Canyon Park
9555 Genesee AveSan Diego, CA 92121
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Costa Verde Village Apartments
8720 Costa Verde BlvdSan Diego, CA 92122
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Hardy Apartments
5584 Hardy AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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Mira Bella Apartments
3455 Kearny Villa RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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Arrive Clairemont
6363 Beadnell WaySan Diego, CA 92117
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Genesee Park
3710 Boyd AveSan Diego, CA 92111
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Circa 37
7800 Westside DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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Wintergreen
1454-1524 Oro Vista RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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The Village Mission Valley
6555 Ambrosia DrSan Diego, CA 92124
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Casa Mira View Apartments
9800 Mira Lee WaySan Diego, CA 92126
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La Regencia Apartments
7655-7689 Palmilla DrSan Diego, CA 92122
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The Missions at Rio Vista
2242-2282 Gill Village WaySan Diego, CA 92108
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Campus Village Apartments
5925 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115
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Cresta Bella
11035 Via LivornoSan Diego, CA 92129
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Loma Palisades
2799 Adrian StSan Diego, CA 92110
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Entrada
453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Legacy
9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Casoleil
1100 Dennery RdSan Diego, CA 92154
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The Hills
15095 Via HondonadaSan Diego, CA 92129
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Valentia
5305 Toscana WaySan Diego, CA 92122
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Union Grantville
4520 Alvarado Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92120
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The Courtyards Pacific Village
10977 Pacific Point PlSan Diego, CA 92129
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Carroll Apartments
9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Greenfield Village
5540 Ocean Gate LnSan Diego, CA 92154
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Signature Point
13006 Signature Point PtSan Diego, CA 92130
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RiverEdge Terrace*
4805 Wind Surf WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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The Merian
601 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Symphony at Del Sur
16610 Templeton StSan Diego, CA 92127
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College View
5420 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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The Society Felix
310 Del Sol DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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The Margo
201 Del Sol DrSan Diego, CA 92108
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Ascent at Campus Life
9890 Graduate DrivewaySan Diego, CA 92131
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Ocean Air
10500 Sea Pearl CvSan Diego, CA 92130
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Griffis Mission Valley
1440 Hotel Cir NSan Diego, CA 92108
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Diego?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| San Diego Studio Apartments | $2,400 | $825 | $5,901 |
| San Diego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $1,042 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,610 | $855 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,705 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,198 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| San Diego 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,291 | $914 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom San Diego Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in San Diego with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in San Diego is at Victory on Paseo listed at $1,065.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom San Diego Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in San Diego is $4,705.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom San Diego Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Diego is a 3,195 square feet unit starting from $16,904 at The Merian.
What is the average size for San Diego 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in San Diego is currently 1,431 sq ft.
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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in San Diego: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide
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